Cleveland lever gold filled hunter pocket watch, 17 jewel adjusted nickel lever movement, no. Hamilton 23 jewel railroad pocket watch, model 950b old. The hamilton railroad pocket watch is in good condition. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was adjustable to five positions. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs a recently serviced working pocket watch of the highest quality produced by elgin. Hamilton 950b railroad pocket watch 1950s 16 size, 23 jewel. Scarce,high grade movement, vanguard model 1908,16 size, 23 jewels,6 position adjust,diamond end stone, gold jewel settings, double rouble, exposed winding gears. Weighs 100 grams and measures 2 inches in diameter circa 1916 nice railroad dial in excellent condition. Hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial. Mar 27, 2020 railroad pocketwatches and watches vintage railroad grade pocketwatches from time machine. The 23 jewel, 17 size, lever setting movement has a gold gear train and runs with strong motion and keeps very good time.
The model is veritas and it is a 23 jeweled watch with a diamond end. Have hamilton railroad pocket watch, grade 950, 23 jewel. The hamilton watch company made this model 950 railroad conductors watch around 1918. Illinois sangamo special 17 size 23 jewels antique, pre owned, antique railroad pocket watch in a 14k yellow gold filled sangamo special case. Historic rare waltham vanguard premier 23 jewels rail road grade. Gold 1915 burlington 19 jewel railroad pocket watch 16s montgomery dial antique. Find great deals on ebay for pocket watches antique railroad and antique railroad grade pocket watches.
Get the best deal for antique pocket watches from the largest online. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroad grade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day. This one is the 23 jewel railroad vanguard from 1904 in a salesmans display case with two diamond end stones on the balance. Illinois was very wellknown for its railroad grade watches, especially the. H3c illinois bunn special 16s 23j 10k gf antique railroad pocket watch very nice. It has a 34 plate open face movement with nickel finish. It has been tested and found to be in working condition. A pocket watch or pocketwatch is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed.
These railroadgrade pocket watches, as they became colloquially known, had to. Elgin veritas 23 jewel railroad pocket watch with up down. Hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. We display a varied selection of waltham railroad pocket watch. A railroad grade pocket watch is simply a watch that was approved by a particular railroad organization for use by conductors on their rail. This illinois sangamo was the scientific instrument of the day and manufactured to the highest of standards. Find the perfect deal for antique pocket watches with 23 jewels with free shipping on many items at ebay.
It was running decently, but stopped after about 12 hours. This working, railroad grade timepiece has a 10k gold filled case and is size 16s. The case is nice with engraving and the face is clean, the watch runs great. A waltham 23 jewel up and down vanguard railroad pocket watch, ca.
Tom mcintyre posted a comment on page finding and downloading items for. A, 23 jewels 8 positions adjustment 10 carat gold filled high grade movement, keystone railroad pocket watch. Vintage hamilton 971 railroad pocket watch 23 jewels. Railroad pocket watches o gauge railroading on line forum. Hamilton grade 991 railroad 16s pocket watch ca 1909. Price guide for waltham 23 jewel vanguard railroad pocket. Get the best deal for waltham antique pocket watches from the largest. Antique elgin 17 jewel pocket railroad watch gold filled plated. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950 pendant set pocket watch movement. A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950b pocket watch movement. This is an extremely rare and absolutely stunning waltham riverside maximus with 23 jewels in a salesmans display case which makes it even rarer. A well maintained and adjusted watch kept in a fixed location at room temperature can reach accuracies normally only seen with quartz watches. Not only does it have has 23 jewels, it also has a rare updown wind indicator.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Montclaire, my big problem is that once i get one, i dont want to get rid of it. Waltham railroad pocket watch, size 18, silver toned ornate case with filigree, open face, white porcelain enamel dial w sub dial, black arabic numerals, blue hands, 23 jeweled movement marked vanguard waltham usa 23 jewels 6 positions. This great running railroad pocket watch was made in usa around 1925, and has been recently professionally serviced and. Get the best deals on waltham 23 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. I am not sure of the value or if i should try to clean the watch my. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. These minimize friction and subsequent wear on the inner watch mechanism. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watc.
The riverside was not a railroad watch but the highest quality watch for every day personal use that waltham made. Hamilton model 945 23 jewel pocket watch movement running. Shop ebay for great deals on hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches. Both movement grades were offered in different cases so collectors will look for both the type of movement as well as the case its presented in. Waltham vanguard 23 jewels pocket watch image of blouse. I have a illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch i spoke to a man who told me that the watch was from 1928 the serial number is 5180485 the back of the case says it is 14k gold filled. The specific definition of railroad grade evolved quite a bit over the years. Vanguard 23 jewel railroad pocket watch waltham vanguard 23 jewel railroad gone waltham vanguard pocket watch 16 waltham pocket watch 23 jewel vanguard display back pocket watches. Vintage 23 jewels trainmens special open face pocket watch. Shop forand learn aboutantique railroad pocket watches. This watch is a double roller with gold screwset jewel settings, and a gold center wheel. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. The hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special the hamilton grade 992b is a high quality antique mechanical pocket watch. The 16 size, lever set movement contains 23 jewels in gold settings, is adjusted for 5 positions, features a motor barrel and gold train.
Vintage waltham vanguard premier pocket watch 23 jewel. The movement is marked adjusted 5 positions and motor barrel 950. Waltham vanguard 23 jewel 16s railroad pocket watch w locomotive on case nice. Parker pennsylvania special pioneer premier railroader railroad inspector railroad king.
New listing waltham vanguard 23 jewel railroad pocket watch. His daughter is giving me a waltham vanguard premier 23 jewel pocket watch. The watch has 23 jewels and is 2 3 8 in diameter and was made in chicago, ill. A real nice, accurate watch adjusted for eight positions.
It was made in 1919 and has a very nice rail road grade 23 jewel movement, that is in excellent condition and runs great and keeps very good time. There are some cracks on the face as seen in the pictures. Antique hamilton pocket watch repair, mechanical hamilton. And, contrary to common belief, there were many regulations in place before webb c. Good pocket watches of high accuracy became badges of office for railroaders.
A closeup view of a hamilton 16 size 23 jewel 950 lever set pocket watch movement. Novice question about a waltham vanguard premier 23. The 16size watch has 23 jewels, motor barrel 1634902, and was. Railroads were at the forefront of the effort to standardize timekeeping in the late 1800s.
Railroad grade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. The 23 jewel 950b and its 21 jewel, threequarterplate brother, the 992b, are arguably the ultimate expression of the american railroad watch. Waltham, 23 jewel vanguard, model a, 16 size, railroad grade, lever setting, canadian railroad dial, keystone 10k gold filled screw type railroad style case marked waltham. It has a small crack on its face around the 12 oclock position. By the first decade of the twentieth century new smaller model 16size pocket watches began to appear in significant quantities. I hope that my efforts to enlighten about your hamilton pocket watch was successful. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than other 23 jewel in the b series 992b and 950b hamilton had the best hairspring and balance ever made for a pocket watch up to this time and perhaps today. The timetable show most 21 jewels and all 23 jewels railroad grade pocketwatches with double rollers are accepted. Some pocket watches have been converted to wrist watches. Antique illinois pocket watch rare railroad grade 23 jewel. Goldfilled open face pocket watch, gold tone dial marked with black arabic numerals, marked.
We specialize in rare vintage pocketwatches and wristwatches including illinois, hamilton, elgin and waltham, hampden for investment or hobby. We cant really discuss the value of specific watches here. Make offer h3c illinois bunn special 16s 23j 10k gf antique railroad pocket watch very nice. Railroad grade pocket watches explained the vortic blog.
Ball railroad pocket watch 23 jewels triple marked. Just a word of caution regarding the use of railroad. Get the best deal for waltham 23 jewels antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. Find great deals on ebay for railroad pocket watches and waltham model 1892. Hamilton railway special pocket watch 950b 23 jewel case. George daniels used hamilton elivar extra hairsprings in his hand made pocket watches. Waltham vanguard railroad 23 jewels 10 carat gold filled.
View dial, view movement, view caseback, view inside caseback. Hamilton antique pocket watch 992b railway special railroad. Vintage 23 jewel trainmens special pocket watch apr 02. Find great deals on ebay for 23 jewel pocket watch and 21 jewel pocket watch. Nov 22, 2010 hamilton model 992 railroad pocket watch by. This pocket watch is in very good running condition and it keeps very good time. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of. Coveted hamilton 950b 23 jewel gf pocket watch this open face pocket watch by hamilton is its sought after grade 950b with a 23 jewel movement. A waltham 23 jewel up and down vanguard railroad pocket. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Hamilton model 950 pocket watch national museum of american. B226331, the dial with arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds within a foliate engraved case, 50mm. This alloriginal waltham railroad pocket watch in excellent condition and a rare find with one of the most desired configurations. No,my hamilton 992 pocket watch runs a little fast.
This 23 jewel sangamo is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter the most popular size pocket watch. Waltham 23 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Novice question about a waltham vanguard premier 23 jewel pocket watch. The brand of the watch can also greatly impact the value. This is a rare model 950, 23 jewel watch in a flawless 10k gold filled hamilton model a case. Pocket watches for sale antique and vintage railroad. During the 1890s 18size, 17 jewel pocket watches dominated sales for railroad service, with most being adjusted to positions by the middle of the decade. This is a wwii era waltham vanguard vintage pocket watch. Rare 1919 antique waltham 23 jewel vanguard railroad gold plated pocket watch. American waltham vanguard pocket watch with 10k white gold filled case. Folks we have a truly special offering for your consideration with this antique american waltham 23 jewel vanguard pocket watch circa 1908. It was sold as a movement only, in 19, 21 and 23 jewel versions. The vanguard was considered the king of the railroad watches along with the illinois bunn special. Make offer waltham vanguard 23 jewel 18 size railroad pocket watch model 1892 runs great.
Wrist watch, pocket watch, pocket watch repair, watch service, repair, rolex service. Porcelain enamel railway special 23 jewel dial has a small repair near the center hole. Get the best deals on hamilton 21 jewels antique pocket watches with 12hour dial when. We accept paypal only for payment and it is due within 3 days from the end of the auction. Youll find new or used products in hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches on ebay. This watch probably saw actual railroad service based on condition. Railroad pocket watch for sale in uk view 34 bargains. Elgin veritas 23 jewel railroad pocket watch with up down indicator. A closeup view of a hamilton 18 size 24 hour canadian railroad montgomery pocket watch dial. Waltham vanguard pocket watch open face 16 size 23 jewel. This watch falls in around very good condition with some small of dings and dents as expected from a carried pocket watch of this age. Per my illinois production information the movement is an illinois model 10 with total production of 5,600.
The higher the quality of the watch, the more jewels it will have. Soldillinois 23 jewel sangamo special, pocket watch. Pristine waltham railroad pocket watch 23 jewel vanguard. They are very high grade watches and probably come closer to the goal of part interchangeability and mechanized production than any other american pocket watch. Five waltham pocket watches, a 15 jewel with a porcelain dial marked waltham, movement no. Waltham 23 jewel vanguard pocket watch pocket watch, old. This railroadapproved pocket watch movement was a favorite or railroad me due to its smaller 16 size smaller than 18 size anyway and its hamiltonquality. The serial number of the watch is 1065108 and the serial number of the case is 5880 and has alaska silver on it. Mar 02, 20 hamiltons railroad approved models were the dominant timekeepers used on the major railroads of the time. Hamilton 992b railroad pocket watch, hamilton railway special. Having trouble finding waltham railroad pocket watch. See more ideas about pocket watch, pocket and pocket watch antique. A very nice waltham premier vanguard 23 jewels railroad grade pocket watch.
Waltham vanguard 23 jewel railroad grade pocket watch 1534. Its watches had 42hour mainsprings, with 17 jewels in their isochronous movements. Summary vehicle history report below provided by autocheck. Brandt omega 23 jewel grade cccr railroad watch case. Nice running elgin 23 jewel model 15 grade 453 veritas railroad grade open face pocket watch. A number of these are detailed and pictured in a nawcc pocket watch message board thread. Why is the hamilton 950b sought after by collectors more than.
If youll send me an email, though, i can give you a few names of reliable, honest sellers, one of whom should be able to set you up with a good and reliable watch. Get the best deals on hamilton 23 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. High jewel examples are fervently sought by pocket watch collectors. Up for sale is a beautiful 16s elgin veritas pocket watch. Folks we have a truly fine offering for your consideration in this rare antique illinois 23 jewel sangamo pocket watch circa 1907. This is a wonderful example of a high jewel railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company. Antique pocket watches with 23 jewels for sale ebay. Up for auction is a waltham vanguard 23 jewels railroad pocket watch. The same movement, when placed in a hunter case with a cover was the 941 movement. Antique waltham 18 size 23 jewel model 1892 vanguard railroad grade pocket watch ebay see more.
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